Travel & Route Directory

Travel & Route Directory – Scenic Routes, Historic Journeys, and Travel Guides

In our Travels we are always looking for new places to explore. We share our travels in the On The Trail page so that you can explore them also. To help us and you find even more places to explore we are building a Directory of Historical sites, out of the way paths and towns. At this time our Travel & Route Directory is mainly for the Midwest, Ohio River Valley, and the Mississippi River areas.

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Anna-Jonesboro Trail of Tears and Lincoln-Douglas Debate site
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Address
Jonesboro, IL 62952
62952
State
Illinois
Latitude
37.45707358856695
Longitude
-89.32633846227841
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
Historic Markers
Crowd
Family-friendly
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot, Gravel parking area
Country
USA
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area in Southern Indiana
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Monday Hours
Open 24 hours
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am
Tuesday Hours
Open 24 hours
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am
Wednesday Hours
Open 24 hours
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am
Thursday Hours
Open 24 hours
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am
Friday Hours
Open 24 hours
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am
Saturday Hours
Open 24 hours
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am
Sunday Hours
Open 24 hours
Quiet hours are 10 pm to 6 am
Listing Tags
Address
Buzzards Roost Access Rd, Magnet, IN 47520
47520
State
Indiana
Latitude
38.12166656
Longitude
-86.47283322
Highlights
Picnics
Offerings
Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas, Scenic Overlooks, Camping Sites, Pet Friendly, Riverfront Views
Activities
Biking, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Picnicking
Amenities
Barbecue grill, Picnic tables, Restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly, Groups
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Camping

There are 5 campsites.

1 site that is 12 x 52
1 site that is 12 x 57
3 sites that are 12 x 50
Each site has a campfire grill established where campfires must be built.

Country
USA
Cane Ridge National Wildlife Refuge
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Address
Owensville, IN 47665
47665
State
Indiana
Latitude
38.3269554
Longitude
-87.77082799
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
Scenic Overlooks, Outdoor Seating
Activities
Biking, Hiking, Wildlife Watching
Crowd
Family-friendly
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Country
USA
Harmonie State Park
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Monday Hours
8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Tuesday Hours
8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Wednesday Hours
8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Thursday Hours
8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Friday Hours
8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday Hours
8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Sunday Hours
8:30 AM–10:30 PM
Address
3451 Harmonie State Park Rd, New Harmony, IN 47631
47631
State
Indiana
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible seating
Service options
Onsite services
Highlights
Picnics
Offerings
Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas, Boat Ramps, Visitor Center, Scenic Overlooks, Camping Sites, Pet Friendly, Riverfront Views, Outdoor Seating
Activities
Biking, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Fishing, Nature Center, Shelters, Picnicking, Bridle Trail, Bicycle Trail, Mountain Bike Trails
Amenities
Barbecue grill, Cycling lanes, Picnic tables, Public restroom, Slides, Swings
Crowd
Family-friendly, Groups, Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids, Good for kids birthday, Kid-friendly hikes, Playground
Parking
Free parking lot, Paid parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking, Gravel parking area
Camping

Electric / 200 sites
Youth Tent Areas
Campground Reservations
Dumping Station

Trails

1. MODERATE (1 mile)— A relatively short trail leading from the youth tent campground into a ravine and gradually ascending into wooded areas and grassy plateaus. This trail returns to the youth tent area.

2. MODERATE (1.5 miles)—Leads from the modern campground between wooded hills, descending to a small stream. Meanders on an old country road next to a fast-flowing brook, with some steep hills in certain places. Returns to the modern campground entrance.

3. MODERATE (1 mile)—Begins at the Poplar Grove picnic area and continues past the water tower. Overlooks a small stream, which it eventually crosses. Returns to picnic area after ascending a steep hill.

4. MODERATE (2.5 miles)—A fairly long trail with steep hills, winds through natural forests descending into ravines across two streams. The trail joins three picnic areas, any of which may be used as a starting point. Follows a short section of Trail 1.

5. EASY (.75 mile)—Beginning near the campground gatehouse, crosses the dam on a small wildlife pond, and returns to the campground. This is a good trail for observing pond life and white-tailed deer.

6. EASY (.75 mile)—Three-fourths of a mile, easy trail. Begins and ends at Cherry Hill picnic area.

River Walk (.25 mile)—This walk follows the Wabash River from the picnic area to the boat ramp.

Country
USA
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana
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Address
National Forest Rd, English, IN 47118
47118
State
Indiana
Offerings
Hiking Trails
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Watching
Crowd
Groups, Tourists
Children
Good for kids, Kid-friendly hikes
Parking
Free parking lot
Country
USA
Illinois Iron Furnace (National Historic Site)
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Monday Hours
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Tuesday Hours
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday Hours
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Thursday Hours
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday Hours
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Saturday Hours
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sunday Hours
6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Listing Tags
Address
Route 146 &, 34, Elizabethtown, IL 62931
62931
State
Illinois
Latitude
37.49930805641482
Longitude
-88.32812548925911
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Highlights
Picnics
Offerings
Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas, Historic Markers, Pet Friendly, Historic Architecture, Outdoor Seating
Activities
Biking, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Shelters, Picnicking
Amenities
Picnic tables, Public restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking, Gravel parking area
Country
USA
Jeffrey’s Cliffs
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Monday Hours
6 AM–7 PM
Tuesday Hours
6 AM–7 PM
Wednesday Hours
6 AM–7 PM
Thursday Hours
6 AM–7 PM
Friday Hours
6 AM–7 PM
Saturday Hours
6 AM–7 PM
Sunday Hours
6 AM–7 PM
Listing Tags
Address
715 Willamette Rd, Hawesville, KY 42348
42348
State
Kentucky
Latitude
37.87459247
Longitude
-86.69953682
Offerings
Hiking Trails, Historic Markers, Outdoor Seating
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Watching
Crowd
Family-friendly
Children
Good for kids, Kid-friendly hikes
Parking
Free parking lot
Trails

Over 6 miles of hiking trails.

Country
USA
Trail of Tears State Forest in Illinois
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Listing Category
Address
Alto Pass Precinct, IL 62905
62905
State
Illinois
Latitude
37.51802698315794
Longitude
-89.34054515576999
Offerings
Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas, Historic Markers, Camping Sites, Pet Friendly, Restrooms
Activities
Biking, Hiking, Shelters, Picnicking, Bridle Trail, Bicycle Trail, Mountain Bike Trails
Amenities
Picnic tables
Crowd
Family-friendly
Children
Good for kids, Kid-friendly hikes
Parking
Free parking lot, Usually plenty of parking, Gravel parking area
Camping

Both Class C (tent camping with vehicle access) and Class D (backpack) camping sites are available at Trail of Tears State Forest. Some locations have log shelters with adjacent privies. Group camping is available at a few sites.

Trails

Horseback riding is permitted along designated horse trails. Access and trailer parking are available at the equestrian trailhead along the county blacktop road. Horseback use and horse trailer parking is not permitted on or along roads or fire trails (except where those are part of a horse trail), on hiking trails, or anywhere south of the blacktop road.

Country
USA